Bellarmine University

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Bellarmine University welcomed 625 first-year students to campus Saturday for move-in day. 

The incoming class of freshmen is comprised of students from 28 different states and five countries, with 31% of freshmen being first-generation college students.

"It's gone really smoothly," said Amandarae Matthew, who assisted with move-in day. "Everyone's happy, we haven't had any problems." 

The freshmen will take part in a five-day orientation and one day of community service before classes begin Thursday, Aug. 22. 

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